Matheus Cunha may be an elite-level forward, but Wolves’ attacking options beyond him are severely limited—a reality that has been laid bare by his recent suspension. The club’s lack of squad depth in the forward line means that when Cunha is unavailable, as he will be for the next three matches following his straight red card in the FA Cup against Bournemouth, manager Vitor Pereira is left with few reliable alternatives. This issue will be particularly evident when Wolves face Everton this weekend.
In Cunha’s absence, the responsibility of leading the attack falls to Jorgen Strand Larsen. However, the Norwegian striker is enduring a difficult spell, struggling for form and failing to find the net in recent games. His lack of goals has only increased the burden on Cunha to deliver, making the Brazilian’s absence even more problematic for Wolves.
Meanwhile, one of Wolves’ former stars, Raul Jimenez, has been thriving at his new club. Despite being a beloved figure at Molineux, Jimenez never fully regained his best form after suffering a near-fatal head injury and was sold to Fulham in 2023 for just over £5 million. The Mexican striker arrived at Craven Cottage determined to prove himself, and after a slow start, he has emerged as a key player under Marco Silva.
Jimenez showcased his value once again last weekend by scoring against Brighton, marking his 10th goal of the season. More significantly, every goal he has scored this campaign has directly contributed to Fulham earning crucial points, whether by securing a draw or sealing a victory.
In contrast, Strand Larsen has yet to score in 2024, leaving Wolves without a reliable source of goals beyond Cunha. With Everton visiting Molineux on Saturday and Wolves needing someone to step up in attack, Pereira has no choice but to place his faith in the struggling Norwegian. Given the circumstances, the Portuguese manager may well be wishing that Jimenez was still part of his squad, offering the kind of goal-scoring presence that Wolves desperately need right now.
“REVEALED: Ex-Wolves Star Jimenez Shows EXACTLY What Pereira’s Missing – The ONE THING Wolves Desperately Need That Fulham Are Getting! SHOCKING Stats!”
“REVEALED: Ex-Wolves Star Jimenez Shows EXACTLY What Pereira’s Missing – The ONE THING Wolves Desperately Need That Fulham Are Getting! SHOCKING Stats!”